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AV53 HBA

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

89,690 mi
Last recorded89,690 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HBA
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 89,690 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 89,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure glass smashed (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 84,454 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 84,451 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel pipe insecure filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 78,473 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK NOT EXCESSIVE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 78,473 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEAK NOT EXCESSIVE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 69,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre/rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 27 Sep 2018 69,465 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

centre/rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 60,124 miles

centre/rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 60,124 miles

centre/rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 51,353 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 51,353 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre rubber mount split,and rear rubber mount unattached. (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 42,475 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 33,520 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 24,897 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 24,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front wiper rubbers,ends split.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 16,180 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 13,489 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 13,489 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 12,332 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 11,651 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 11,651 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 10,809 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 10,809 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 10,182 miles

n/s/f wiper blade has small split

Pass 21 Aug 2006 8,829 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Saxo?

Based on 2,458,128 MOT tests across 232,210 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
5,451
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
232,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 130,935
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 110,806
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 99,144
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 98,726
brake recording little or no effort 96,052
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AV53 HBA is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 55,198 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Saxo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 130,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV53 HBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Saxo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen Saxo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV53 HBA is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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